If you would like to paint repair or alter the door frame in any way now is the perfect time to do so.
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Long screws driven into the wall studs were used to attach the door to the wall.
Before you install the pre hung french doors in the newly enlarged rough opening you should finish up doing any electrical work and hang drywall around the sides of the new opening.
Hang your new door and test fit everything.
Connect the old wiring to any new wiring at a junction box according to building code the junction box must remain exposed.
If your knob and lock set are loose you can bend the striker plate outward slightly or unscrew.
Make sure the door is level and at the desired height when hanging.
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Once again take care not to damage the frame or the wall during this step in the process.
However french doors are usually worth the extra effort for once they are up and everything is in order they make a handsome addition to your living space whether they are interior or exterior.
3 protect the door s finish with a coat of clear polyurethane.
You ll need to take the door back down and shave some material off using a hand plane until the door opens and closes freely.
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Any changes to the door frame should be made before installing the new door.